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Collision between Oil Tanker flag - foreign & Dredger- flag- India in Indian waters., An oil tanker, flag - foreign, age 1 year, collided with a dredger flag - Indian, age 31 years, on 08.10.2008 at 0350 hrs
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
17.07.2009
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Collision Incident
An oil tanker (foreign flag, 1 year old) collided with an Indian dredger (31 years old) on 08.10.2008 at 0350 hrs in a port's channel.
2. Observations and Causes
- Oil Tanker: Excess speed, non-compliance with COLREG 1972, lack of communication, and confusion caused by deck lights.
- Dredger: Non-compliance with COLREG 1972, no communication with port control or pilot.
- Port Control: Lack of collision avoidance devices, unaware of vessels' presence, non-functional AIS.
3. Recommendations
- Port Control: Equip with radar and other navigational aids, establish vessel traffic services.
- Masters: Know and apply COLREG 1972, communicate with each other in case of doubt.
Important Note
Masters are reminded to adhere strictly to COLREG 1972 and maintain constant communication with other vessels and port control to prevent collisions.
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